Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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